Fuel Requirements; Gasoline - Yamaha Motor VF150 Serie Manuel De L'utilisateur

Specifications and requirements
If oil grades listed under Recommended en-
gine oil grade 1 are not available, select an al-
ternative oil grade
Recommended engine oil grade 2.
Recommended engine oil grade 1
SAE
-4 14 32 50
-20 -10 0 10
10W–30
10W–40
5W–30
Recommended engine oil grade 2
SAE
-4 14 32 50
-20 -10 0 10
15W–40
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Fuel requirements

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Gasoline

Use a good quality gasoline that meets the
minimum octane requirement. If knocking or
pinging occurs, use a different brand of gas-
oline or premium unleaded fuel. Yamaha rec-
ommends that you use alcohol-free gasoline
(see Gasoline with Ethanol) whenever possi-
ble.
The use of a poor quality gasoline may result
in starting and running problems. If you en-
counter drivability problems, which you sus-
pect could be related to the fuel you are
using, Yamaha recommends that you switch
to a recognized high quality brand of gaso-
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listed under
API
68 86 104 122˚F
20 30 40 50˚C
SE
SF
SG
SH
SJ
SL
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API
68 86 104 122˚F
20 30 40 50˚C
SH
SJ
20W–40
SL
20W–50
ZMU06855
line, such as a gasoline that is advertised as
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. (North America
only) NOTICE: Failure to comply with these
recommendations may also result in un-
scheduled maintenance, fuel system dam-
age, and internal engine damage.
For North America
Recommended fuel:
Mid-grade unleaded gasoline
Min. pump octane number (PON):
89
For Oceania
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline
Min. research octane number (RON):
94
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NOTICE
 Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded
gasoline can seriously damage the en-
gine.
 Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance or engine dam-
age. Use only fresh gasoline that has
been stored in clean containers.
Gasoline with Ethanol
Two types of gasoline are commonly avail-
able in the U.S.A., Canada, Australia and
New Zealand for use in automobiles and
boats: conventional gasoline without Ethanol
and gasoline with Ethanol, which is typically
referred to as E10 gasoline. According to fed-
eral regulations, E10 gasoline may contain up
to 10% Ethanol.
A high quality gasoline without Ethanol is the
preferred fuel for your Yamaha outboard mo-
tor. However, if gasoline with Ethanol is the
only fuel available in your area, your Yamaha
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